Thanks to the continued generosity of our donors, we are proud to remain community funded and supported. Donations from individuals, corporations, foundations, churches and local organizations all help provide critical resources to individuals and families so they may achieve self-sufficiency. We accomplish this while maintaining our commitment to fiscal responsibility and serving as trusted stewards of the organization.
For your tax purposes, all financial contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Beverly Bootstraps’ Tax ID Number is 04-3254507.
Should you have any questions or want to discuss giving options, please contact our Director of Development & External Affairs by clicking the button below or calling 978-927-1561.
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Donate Today
To make a donation today either online or by mail, please select one of the links below.
Donor Resources
Financial Donation Options
Matching Gifts
Double the impact of your gift! Your gift to Beverly Bootstraps could be matched dollar for dollar by your employer. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees, retirees and/or employees’ spouses.
Cryptocurrency Gifts
Beverly Bootstraps is now able to accept gifts of cryptocurrency. A cryptocurrency gift can bring meaningful financial and tax benefits to both you and Beverly Bootstraps. Beverly Bootstraps partners with The Giving Block to process all crypto gifts securely.
Gifts of Stock
A gift of stock can bring meaningful financial and tax benefits to both you and Beverly Bootstraps. Raymond James Financial works with Beverly Bootstraps to process all stock gifts.
Circle of Hope
When you join the Circle of Hope, your automatic monthly recurring gift will provide a steady flow of hope to our clients all year long. Because with hope, anything is possible.
Memorial/Honor Gifts
What better way is there to remember or honor a loved one than to make a gift in their memory or honor that supports the programs and services of Beverly Bootstraps? A notification letter, with the name and address of the donor (no gift amount shown) will be sent to the recipient of your choice.
Donor Advised Funds
Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are a centralized vehicle for charitable giving that makes it easy for donors to dedicate funds to support their favorite nonprofit organization. They also provide an operationally convenient and tax-efficient method for donors to manage their charitable giving.
Planned Giving
Through planned giving, donors can make a difference in the lives of Beverly Bootstraps clients for generations to come, while also establishing their personal financial goals through an estate plan.
Celebrations for Bootstraps
There are many ways to combine a life celebration with a contribution to Beverly Bootstraps. We would be honored if you would consider including us in your next event.
Food Donations
Food Pantry
Our Food Assistance programs rely heavily on individual/corporate donations and drives.
Donations can be dropped off at our 35 Park Street office:
- Monday – Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
For larger donations and food drive donations, please email fooddrives@beverlybootstraps.org so we can help you schedule a time to drop off.
Donations can be placed in our collection boxes located at:
- Stop & Shop, 224 Elliott Street, Beverly
- Stop & Shop, 37 Enon Street, Beverly
- Shaw’s, 71 Dodge Street, Beverly
- Council on Aging, 90 Colon Street, Beverly
Food Drives
Food Drives are a great way to help stock our shelves! Items collected help provide the food, toiletries, and household cleaning supplies that our clients need. Food drives are easy to organize and are a fun way to bring a company, congregation, school group, or any group together to make a difference in our community.
Planning a food drive? Please let us know by emailing fooddrives@beverlybootstraps.org.
Another option is to rally your group to build snack bags. Purchasing and building snack bags is a unique way to give back to children in need in our service area. Download our Snack Bag Flyer and get started >>
Click below for information on hosting a drive.
Build Snack Bags for our Youngest Clients
Every week, our Food Assistance program distributes nearly 400 snack bags to our youngest clients. The need is growing, and through our Kids Eat Healthy Initiative, we are committed to helping them.
Rally your group or earn community service hours and build snack bags. Purchasing and building snack bags is a unique way to give back to children in need in our service area.
Download our Snack Bag Flyer and get started >>
Questions? Please email fooddrives@beverlybootstraps.org.
Thanksgiving Donations
Fixin’s for the Feast bags are filled with all the Thanksgiving fixin’s to help our neighbors in need. Each Thanksgiving, clients enjoy a pre-packed bag of all the fixin’s along with a grocery store gift card for additions to their feast! In 2024, we anticipate distributing 750 bags to our neighbors in need.
Are you interested in getting involved? Fill out this form to receive information about donating in early fall >>
Need assistance with a Thanksgiving meal? Click here >>
Fresh Produce Donations
Are you a backyard gardener, local farmer, garden club or community garden member? Are you friends with anyone who is? You can help diminish hunger right here in your own community by sharing your extra harvest.
Fresh Produce donation hours at our Food Pantry are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Clothing and Household Goods Donations
Thrift Shop Donations
Gently used clothing, household items and decor, furniture and books are all items that can be donated to our Thrift Shop.
All proceeds help fund the important programs of Beverly Bootstraps.
Donate Your Time and Energy
Volunteer Opportunities
We couldn’t do what we do without the support of our generous volunteers.
Donate a Vehicle
Donate a Vehicle
Your car has been good to you – now let it be good to your neighbors in need. You can support Beverly Bootstraps by donating your running or non-running car, boat, truck, van or SUV. It’s easy and free, and you may qualify for a tax deduction.
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